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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S5200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Nikon. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 13 months later than the S5200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the AW120 scores versus the S5200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Nikon S5200

 AW120 S5200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Nikon AW120

 S5200 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S5200

 AW120 S5200 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AW120 compared to the S5200.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and S5200 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and S5200.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher AW120 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW120
Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography factors
Nikon S5200 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography advice
Nikon S5200 Sports photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
28
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography features
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography features
48
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Nikon S5200
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Nikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Nikon Coolpix S5200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology OLED monitor TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213g (0.47 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 160 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $130